From Reconstruction to Civil Rights 1877-1981

Course focus1. All about how America changed

during this period2. How much it changed3. Who or what were the important

factors in bringing about change

Assessment• 4000 word essay (40% mark)• Part A focus on impact of 1 factor over a short period• Part B focus on impact of factor across a wider time period• You will be given the question

• Please log onto fronter and download the booklet that contains advice and mark schemes

What was the American Economy like in 1865?

• Aims:• All describe key

features of US economy

• Most able to explain how developed industry was

• Some able to what future trends were likely to be

What was the American Economy like in 1865?

• Task: • Draw a line graph• Along the bottom

of the graph add detail about the economy

• It goes it chronological order so make sure you do the same

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What was the American Economy like in 1865?

• Task: • Now draw a line

graph to represent across the period which shows how much industry existed

• 10 = massive industry (factories)

What was the American Economy like in 1865?

• Task:• What do you think is

likely to happen next• What do you think we

will be factors which would help to increase industrial growth?

• Explain which you think is the key factor